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IIWR-MB is founded to generate education, awareness, and action to promote gender equity, locally and globally.

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Here's to the next year of learning, discovery, and innovation.

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An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us. So it's time we all stand up against this rising tide of hate. #MyPrideWontUnravel

Share and show the world that we won't be pulled apart.

Thank you @egalecanada #pridemonth #lgbtqia #humanrights

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Reminder! Join us for the 10th Annual General Meeting on April 4 at 6:30 CST on Zoom. We're joined by guest speaker Joëlle Pastora Sala. Attendance or proxy is required for all 2022 members.

Register now: https://t.co/6RiiojXQEL

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Join us for the 10th Annual General Meeting on April 4 at 6:30 CST on Zoom. We're joined by guest speaker Joëlle Pastora Sala. Register now: https://t.co/6RiiojXiPd

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Aimee is IIWR-MB's first representative in the Canada's Official Delegation + a Poli-Sci and International Development student passionate about advancing gender equity + developing further research, advocacy + policy on issues unique to women.
#csw67 #youthempowerment

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Sam, Fundraising Chair of IIWR-MB, sees a need for increased accessibility to the use of technology as being vital in any womxn's success. To her, CSW is an opportunity to bring new innovative ideas back home and continue to move forward #CSW67 #genderequity

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We asked delegate Abel Koka about his experience a #CSW67. Abel is a young feminist from Tanzania, pursuing a Master's in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Manitoba.

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We asked our delegates to share their experience at #CSW67. Mary Scott, Co-Founder of IIWR-MB has worked with Employment and Immigration Canada, Human Resources Development Canada + extensively in the community, working towards women equality globally.

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#CSW67 delegate Amy Tung believes that everyone is worthy of love.

Amy is the owner + CEO of I AM LOVE Project, a social jewelry business helping women build confidence by wearing + making high vibe, soulful jewelry. She wants to reinvent a future that leaves no one behind.

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The IIWR-MB delegation is learning and making the most of CSW67. Tune into the Town Hall Meeting of Civil Society and United Nations Secretary - General Antonio Guterres tomorrow, March 13 at 10 am (EDT). Watch: https://t.co/FsRWASeknK

#CSW67 #endGBV #idlenomore

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A donation of fabric to The Excel Empowerment Centre gives newcomers material to help keep girls in school in their home countries. They make reusable menstrual pads + distribute them for free!

Get in touch: [phone] or [email protected]

#womensday

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Next week! The 67th Commission on the Status of Women - many ways that you can participate, learn and advocate for the advancement of gender equity and justice regarding technology.

Official meetings:
https://t.co/4JkVfvn6hl

Side events: https://t.co/BR3sLpSO1X

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"CSW67 presents an opportunity to carry the banner for gender equality and demand more actions from our leaders." Read more from Abel Koka here: https://t.co/OE0bornAds

#equality #csw67 #un #genderequity #equity

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We are excited to announce the panelist for our second CSW67 Training Session on how to meaningfully engage with UN and CSW, the Honourable Marilou McPhedran! Join us on February 14 at 6:30 PM CST.

Register now: https://t.co/lVvtdr9dpq

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IIWR-MB is looking for participants for our upcoming GBA+ community consultations on Zoom. Get an honorarium for participating! Findings will be presented to the Manitoba Legislative Assembly.
Please contact Research Coordinator, Meagan, at [email protected] to participate.

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Join us on Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30 pm CST for our first CSW67 Training Series, "UN & ECOSOC: From Knowledge Sharing to Action."

Featuring: Mary Scott, Abel Koka & Aimee Tymkin. Register now: https://t.co/UfRmf48XuR

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Join us for the first CSW67 Training Series, "UN & ECOSOC: From Knowledge Sharing to Action." Join us + build your capacity, knowledge and skills to advocate for the rights + empowerment of women, girls + gender diverse folks at UN meetings.
Register: https://t.co/tf9otKdHhO

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Are you passionate about technology and innovation and how we can use them to advance gender equity and justice?

If yes, please apply: https://t.co/g98LiPHkSd

CSW67 takes place March 6 - 17, 2023, applications open until Jan 11.

#Manitoba #GenderJustice #GenderEquity

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Today is Human Rights Day. We're celebrating the end of our #16Days campaign by taking over social media at @hrhubwpg!

Pic: Political Equality League, presenting a petition in 1915.

#HumanRightsDay #GenderEquity #OrangeTheWorld

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Today is the 7 year adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace & Security.
Abel shared his thoughts on how the youth of today are mobilizing for a better tomorrow: https://t.co/wEM84OmhnS

#TheKidsAreAlright #OrangeTheWorld #PushForward #16Days #Manitoba